Printing Operator (Qualified)

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking to employ a Printer Operator in Gqeberha, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education, relevant trade qualifications, and at least two years of experience in operating printing machines. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards and working collaboratively to meet production requirements. This role requires strong communication skills and a high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating a printing machine.
• Able and willing to work shifts and overtime when required.
• Proactive, responsible, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up printing machines as per job requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental procedures (ISO standards).
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a safe work environment.
• Review and assess work orders to meet production specifications.
• Ensure final product meets customer requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of controlling operations

Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Good verbal and written English communication skills

Strong interpersonal abilities

Understanding of ink viscosity and colour matching

High attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Qualification in Trade of Corrugated Board Printing

Job description

Our Client, a market leader in the Packaging and Recycling Industry, is seeking to employ a Printer Operator to their Production Department based in Port Elizabeth.

This is an urgent requirement and 2 printer operators are required.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Qualification in Trade of Corrugated Board Printing and Finishing Machine Minding.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating a printing machine.
• Knowledge of controlling operations, equipment, or systems (IoT).
• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or equivalent in-house systems.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of ink viscosity and colour matching.
• Able and willing to work shifts and overtime when required.
• Proactive, responsible, and reliable.
• Able to work independently.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Operate and set up printing machines as per job requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental procedures (ISO standards).
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a safe work environment.
• Review and assess work orders to meet production specifications.
• Ensure final product meets customer requirements.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the department.
• Update and maintain in-house systems daily.
• Actively contribute to improving machine availability through adherence to maintenance systems.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.